Published on Aug 12, 2014
We showed people what they looked like in ultraviolet, & wondered aloud if they wanted to put on some damn sunscreen already.
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This was pretty cool. But not all sunscreens are safe. Here's what I learned from http://draxe.com/75-of-sunscreens-are-toxic-what-to-do-instead
The common sunscreen ingredients oxybenzone, methoxycinnamate, and PABA are estrogenic chemicals linked to cancer.
List of Unsafe, Toxic Chemicals in Sunscreen:
Para amino benzoic acid
Octyl salicyclate
Oxybenzone
Cinoxate
Dioxybenzone
Phenylbenzimidazole
Homosalate
Menthyl anthranilate
Octocrylene
Methoxycinnamate
Parabens
There are two types of sunscreens: non-mineral and mineral. And some that combine both.
Non-mineral sunscreens penetrate the skin, are potentially disruptive to hormones, are allergenic, and like I mentioned earlier, can release free radicals when they break down. Oxybenzone is the most common ingredient found in sunscreens. Scientists recommend not using sunscreens containing oxybenzone on children because of this hormone disruption.
Mineral sunscreens are ones containing zinc, or titanium. These do not breakdown in sunlight, are not usually absorbed ( so do not disrupt the body’s hormones), are not allergenic and are more effective at blocking UVA rays than non-minerals. These sunscreens are a good choice for children and according to EWG have the best safety profiles of the choices in the United States.
What I Use
Kiss My Face SPF 30
What Natural Sunscreens to Buy
The best sunscreen is a hat and a shirt. No chemicals for the skin to absorb, no questions about whether the product works and no bogus claims like “sunblock.” (No conventional product blocks out all rays. Which is why the FDA is trying to ban the term.)
When buying sunscreen I’d first check the EWG database. Here are my top 3 recommended brands of the top natural sunscreens:
1. Kiss My Face SPF 30
2. 100% Pure Hydration Organic Pomegranate
3. Aubrey Organics SPF 30 Children’s Unscented Sensitive Skin
These healthier sunscreens contain Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide as a more natural form of sunblock. However even these ingredients aren’t flawless as you’ll see in the EWG ratings system.
Foods and Supplements that Protect Your Skin
According to the American Cancer Society, oxidative damage can increase your cancer risk, so I recommend eating a diet high in certain foods which can potentially decrease your risk.
List of the best foods and supplements to protect your skin
Resveratrol (red wine, blueberries and red grapes)
Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon and fish oil)
Astaxanthin (salmon and fish oil)
Catechins (green and white tea)
Vitamin E (pumpkin seeds, almonds, and asparagus)
Beta-carotene (carrots and red bell peppers)
For a more extensive list, check out my article on fighting skin cancer with food.
The common sunscreen ingredients oxybenzone, methoxycinnamate, and PABA are estrogenic chemicals linked to cancer.
List of Unsafe, Toxic Chemicals in Sunscreen:
Para amino benzoic acid
Octyl salicyclate
Oxybenzone
Cinoxate
Dioxybenzone
Phenylbenzimidazole
Homosalate
Menthyl anthranilate
Octocrylene
Methoxycinnamate
Parabens
There are two types of sunscreens: non-mineral and mineral. And some that combine both.
Non-mineral sunscreens penetrate the skin, are potentially disruptive to hormones, are allergenic, and like I mentioned earlier, can release free radicals when they break down. Oxybenzone is the most common ingredient found in sunscreens. Scientists recommend not using sunscreens containing oxybenzone on children because of this hormone disruption.
Mineral sunscreens are ones containing zinc, or titanium. These do not breakdown in sunlight, are not usually absorbed ( so do not disrupt the body’s hormones), are not allergenic and are more effective at blocking UVA rays than non-minerals. These sunscreens are a good choice for children and according to EWG have the best safety profiles of the choices in the United States.
What I Use
Kiss My Face SPF 30
What Natural Sunscreens to Buy
The best sunscreen is a hat and a shirt. No chemicals for the skin to absorb, no questions about whether the product works and no bogus claims like “sunblock.” (No conventional product blocks out all rays. Which is why the FDA is trying to ban the term.)
When buying sunscreen I’d first check the EWG database. Here are my top 3 recommended brands of the top natural sunscreens:
1. Kiss My Face SPF 30
2. 100% Pure Hydration Organic Pomegranate
3. Aubrey Organics SPF 30 Children’s Unscented Sensitive Skin
These healthier sunscreens contain Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide as a more natural form of sunblock. However even these ingredients aren’t flawless as you’ll see in the EWG ratings system.
Foods and Supplements that Protect Your Skin
According to the American Cancer Society, oxidative damage can increase your cancer risk, so I recommend eating a diet high in certain foods which can potentially decrease your risk.
List of the best foods and supplements to protect your skin
Resveratrol (red wine, blueberries and red grapes)
Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon and fish oil)
Astaxanthin (salmon and fish oil)
Catechins (green and white tea)
Vitamin E (pumpkin seeds, almonds, and asparagus)
Beta-carotene (carrots and red bell peppers)
For a more extensive list, check out my article on fighting skin cancer with food.
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